Did Caitlyn Jenner get a Medal of Honor?

Caitlyn Marie Jenner (born William Bruce Jenner, October 28, 1949) is an American media personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete. Jenner played college football for the Graceland Yellowjackets before incurring a knee injury that required surgery….

What did Bruce Jenner win an award for?

On July 30, 1976, American Caitlyn Jenner—who was competing as Bruce Jenner—wins gold in the men’s decathlon at the Montreal Olympics. Jenner’s 8,617 points set a world record in the event. The secret to Jenner’s success was preparation. In the 1970s, most decathletes trained with other decathletes.

How old is Caitlyn Jenner?

72 years (October 28, 1949)
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What was Caitlyn Jenner’s speech about at the Arthur Ashe Awards?

In announcing Jenner would receive the Arthur Ashe Award, the network said she had shown “the courage to embrace a truth that had been hidden for years.” Before Jenner’s speech, the show played a video recounting her life, and internal struggle.

What did Kylie Jenner say at the ESPY Awards?

They deserve your respect,” Jenner said at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles Wednesday as she accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.

What did Jen Jenner say about the Olympic decathlon?

Jenner, who won the Olympic decathlon in 1976, was touched by the honor. “In the past few months, the overwhelming outpouring of support from all over the world for my journey has been incredible,” Jenner said, according to ESPN. “However, being honored with this award, which is named after one of my heroes, is truly special.

What did Caitlyn Jenner say about transgender people at ESPYs?

“Trans people deserve something vital: They deserve your respect,” Jenner said at the ESPY Awards. Caitlyn Jenner stood on a stage before some of the country’s biggest sports stars and celebrities Wednesday and issued a challenge to accept transgender people for who they are. “Trans people deserve something vital.